Parents’ anger as U15 football team removed from league for being too good

The Glenrothes Strollers Girls U15 side during training (Image: George Mcluskie Photographer)

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A football team have been kicked out of their league halfway through the season – because they’re too good.

Glenrothes Strollers Girls under-15s were at the top of their nine-a-side league table when they were told they were being promoted.

They have been forced into an 11-a-side league, starting from scratch with zero points.

The Fife club say the girls have been robbed of medals and trophies they played hard for and chiefs at Scottish Women’s Football (SWF) – the body responsible for the domestic girls’ and women’s league – have been bombarded with complaints from parents and coaches.

The club appealed against the decision last month but no appeal is possible.

Glenrothes Strollers Girls lead coach and chairwoman Fiona Redpath vowed to fight the decision. She said: “It has really affected the girls and the parents.

The young team are all smiles as they pose up despite the drama (Image: George Mcluskie Photographer)

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Alan Martin, chairman of the SWF’s Strong Quality Growth Committee, wrote to the coach saying the League Management Committee backed the change, arguing the team would “benefit, grow and develop” as a team within the 11-a-side league of the East division.

The letter added: “Player development is key and needs to be valued over points.

“Historically, SWF youth leagues have been ­non-competitive in the first half of the season to ensure teams are suitably placed.

One player shows a solid defence as the girls get stuck into practice (Image: George Mcluskie Photographer)